at a special party, you may give your gift to the host once the introductions are made. Here are a few rules:

Be modest(适度) with your gift. Do not buy gifts that are too expensive, such as a Swiss watch, a gold ring or a gold necklace. A special food from your country, a bottle of wine, candy, or flowers are the best if you do not know the host very well, but be sure that your gift will not need much attention. You can usually say something like “ I hope you will like it.” when you offer your gift.

Be careful of giving wine. A bottle of wine is usually all right if you know your host drinks wine, but hard alcohol(酒精) such as whisky(威士忌) should only be given as a gift when you know the host well and are certain that they would like such a gift. Flowers are good, but remember: roses are for special love. You have to be careful.

A small cultural gift from your country is usually very good. Make sure that your gift is packed(包装) nicely. A nice card with it will be better.

( )35. According to the passage, people usually don’t give gifts ________. A .on Christmas Day B. on someone’s birthday

C. in a job interview or at a business meeting D. on New Year’s Day

( )36. Which gift is the most proper among the following four kinds? A. A bottle of whisky.

B. Special food from your country. C. Roses.

D. A Swiss watch.

( )37. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. It is not necessary to pack the gift nicely. B. Your gift should draw everyone’s attention. C. Hard alcohol is a good gift to most of the people.

D. You can give your gift to the host once the introductions are made. ( )38. The best title for the passage is _______. A. The Rules of Gifts Giving B. How to Buy Gifts C. Table Manners D. Cultural Differences C

Dear Edward,

How are you doing? I just visited Machu Picchu in Peru today. I’ve never seen such a great place before. This place is so amazing that I want to share my feelings with you.

When I first got to Machu Picchu, I felt like I was walking in the sky. Even the clouds were just under my feet. Do you know how high Machu Picchu is? I was surprised that it was at about 2,500m. How could people build a city on such a high mountain? It must have been very difficult to move stones there.

Before the Europeans arrived, the Incas (印加人) were the last and the most modern society in the Andes (安第斯山). The Incas were afraid that the Spanish would find them, so they built Machu Picchu on an Andes plain (平地) as a secret city in the 14th or 15th century. As a result, the Spanish never found Machu Picchu.

An American explorer discovered Machu Picchu in 1911. For a long time before that, nobody even knew Machu Picchu was there. After Machu Picchu was found, it was called “The Lost City of the Incas”. It is still a mystery why and how Machu Picchu was left and forgotten by everyone.

I just had a wonderful day. Especially, I will never forget the “goodbye boy” who was a local boy dressed in traditional Inca clothes. When we went down the mountain by bus, the boy waved goodbye to us until we were out of sight (视线). He shouted some words at us too, and I guess, it meant, “Goodbye, come back again soon!” Why don’t you visit Machu Picchu someday? I am sure you will love this place as much as I do.

Yours truly, Lynn

( )39. Why did the Incas build Machu Picchu on an Andes plain?

A. Because they were modern and rich. B. Because there were too many Incas.

C. Because the view on the Andes was beautiful.

D. Because they wanted to protect themselves from the Spanish. ( )40. Which of the statement about Machu Picchu is NOT right?

A. It was about 2,500m high.

B. It was difficult to move the stones to build Machu Picchu. C. An American found the secret city in the 14th or 15th century. D. It’s a mystery that nobody knew Machu Picchu was there until 1911.

( )41. From the underlined sentence in the last paragraph, we know the “goodbye boy” was _______.

A. friendly

B. poor

C. shy

D. hard-working

( )42. The purpose of Lynn to write the letter is ___________. A. to show the beauty of Machu Picchu B. to study the history of Machu Picchu C. to share his valuable moment with Edward D. to remember the “goodbye boy” D

We know music is very important. Do you notice music playing at any of those places when you go somewhere? Today most stores, stations, restaurants and other places play music. You might even hear music in an office or on a farm.

Scientists believe that music influences the way people behave. They think that the sound of western classical music makes people feel richer. When a restaurant plays classical music, people spend more money on food and drinks. When the restaurant plays modern music, people spend less money. Without music, people spend even less.

Scientists also believe that loud, fast music makes people eat faster. Some restaurants play fast music during their hours. This makes people eat faster and leave quickly. Restaurants can make more money in this way.

Some scientists think that music makes you think and learn better. They say that music helps students to be more active. It is true that people learn better when they are relaxed. And listening to music can help you relax.

The next time you hear music somewhere, be careful. It might influence the way you do things. ( )43. According to the text, scientists believe that music can _______.

A. create different feelings for us B. help us to develop good habits C. develop our interest in money

D. influence natural environments

( )44. The habit of listening to music can make a student _________.

A. slow in action B. care about manners C. fresh in mind D. worry about studies

( )45. Which of the following can be the best title of the passage? A. Music in Restaurants B. Good and Bad Music C. Types of Music D. Music and Behavior